My daughter has attended Golden Eagle at the Homestead location for the last two years and she…read moreabsolutely loves it. She's not particularly sporty but I think the games are designed so that they're approachable for everyone, regardless of experience. She also enjoys the crafts and game tournaments. This year she begged me to sign her up for an extra week at the end of summer and also begged to stay for extended care. I think a huge part of her love for Golden Eagle is due to the staff. They're so friendly and they seem to genuinely care about the kids, which is so lovely to see.

Fantastic first-time camp experience, and overall an amazing summer camp! Our 5-year old son had so…read moremuch fun at Golden Eagle this summer!! The camp was very comfortable with our son's nut allergies (held epi pen for emergencies) and I felt he was safe and well-supervised. Counselors and Jr Counselors greeted our son (and other campers) by name every morning with a warm welcome, and said goodbye by name daily as well. My son immediately felt comfortable and reported he had "a great time" every day of camp. The camp day is divided into 45-min periods with a range of fun activities (soccer, dance, recess games, basketball, arts & crafts or chess, etc). Our son loved all the choices! There are larger camp-wide events, popsicles in the afternoons, and theme days. I learned that many of the counselors and staff were once campers themselves. Several shared they had great memories from when they attended camp, and made lifelong friendships. I'm a child psychologist, and camp can be an amazing opportunity for young people to practice independence, build friendships, try new things, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and feel a part of a community. This comes from a safe environment, caring staff, clear structure and expectations, and lots of inclusivity, warmth, and fun. Returning campers and staff are a testament to this great camp. We're already planning on seeing you next year, Golden Eagle!

We've had a great experience at the YMCA. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff…read more My husband and I use the gym regularly, and it's always clean. If something needs to be fixed, it's taken care of quickly. The gym has everything you need: machines, a few squat racks, free weights, a Smith machine, and a decent-sized cardio area with a good variety of equipment. The only thing I wish they had is a chest fly machine. There are classes going on all the time, and there's a turf area where your child can play while you work out. The turf has outdoor toys, ride-on vehicles, and large Legos, which is a great setup. We use the kids club for our daughter, and she loves it and always has fun. Childcare was the main reason we chose this gym since no other gyms in Cupertino offer it, and it ended up being an amazing decision. Our daughter also does swim lessons here. Brian is very patient and makes her feel comfortable in the water. She has learned how to float, hold her breath underwater, and is beginning to swim. She used to hate swimming, and now she looks forward to going every week.

I've been going to the Northwest YMCA since 2023. It's nestled away in the heart of Cupertino,…read morebeing less than 5 minutes away from De Anza College. Positives: Weight room has two squat racks that double as deadlift platforms! You can always find a treadmill open and the views of the parking lot, sky, and YMCA lobby are pretty peaceful to look at as you're running or biking. Free coffee every morning. I've never tried it myself, but that is a unique perk only this YMCA has. Chess club meets on Sunday mornings. I had to stop going last year, but when I went it was a ton of fun and open to everyone. Negatives: The men's locker room floor is almost always wet from kids not properly drying off after swimming. It's pretty annoying for gym goers because we are wearing socks that can get wet; that just ruins our day. Weight room has no ventilation and the fan is broken; it can get stuffy in there. Parking lot has shade from like one tiny tree in the very back. If you don't get that spot, your car is going to be under the sun during your entire workout. Overall, I do love this YMCA. I love seeing families and people of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures enjoying their time off work or school. There's always a good vibe here.

We started at a small dance studio for 7 years then the pandemic hit. After that we found Dance…read moreAcademy USA. My daughter has been dancing for DAU for 5 years now. This studio has challenged her and she has grown so much to be a better dancer and person. I wish I had moved her to this studio sooner. The teachers and staff are all wonderful. If there is any concerns addressed they do their best to resolve it. When greeting on phone, I believe they should say their name first so It sounds more welcoming. And not so stiff sounding. Especially, since the person on the other end of phone probably doesn't know how sweet the office Staff are.

Words can't explain how much this studio means to me. I found it when my daughter decided she…read morewanted to compete. We did a trial class and never looked back. I have never more happy about a decision I've made. Not only has she drastically improved in just two years, getting a title, scholarships and awards to boot. But, more importantly we've found a new incredible family. These kids and parents all truly care about each other and it's so beautiful. No drama just unbelievable support and great vibes. The teachers are the most amazing humans who truly care about your kid and have a great balance of cheering them on and guiding them to their best potential. I adore every single one of them. They have given my daughter (and I) so much love and support that I'm forever grateful for. I also take their adult classes which has been the most amazing experience for me as well. Yes, it's great fitness and fun. But it has also honestly been such a light in my life on my darkest days and been so great for my mental health. You get the same incredible teachers and amazing supportive community. Who knew one trial class could change our lives so much for the better? Forever grateful for our new family!

We've had a wonderful experience with the Leapstart after-school program over the past year. The…read morepickup process is seamless and stress-free, and we truly appreciated the added courtesy of having our daughter dropped off at her on-campus art class--it saved us a great deal of time. The program offers a thoughtfully structured daily schedule with a nice balance of activities, along with home-cooked meals and snacks. Our daughter especially enjoyed the Bollywood dance classes and benefited from learning both Hindi and Spanish as part of the extracurricular offerings. We highly recommend this program to other families.

our first grader has been going for almost a year now and she has certainly been enjoying the food…read moreand the dance classes. She has also had the opportunity to perform her dances that has really increased her confidence!

Camp Galileo is AMAZING! I don't know what happened in previous years, but last summer I met their…read morenew Camp Director, Hannah, who is absolutely incredible! She was super supportive in taking care of my daughter when she wasn't feeling well after lunch. My daughter also loved her Team Leaders and the activities and especially getting to pie any of the staff at camp!!! With the summer coming up, she already started asking me if she can spend all summer at Camp Galileo this year.

They use unsafe things and let kids use them without proper supervision. Teachers are negligent and…read moreirresponsible. A few kids, including mine, got seriously hurt. They shrug it off saying it's part of the learning process. Will not send my kids there again.

I found Sula and Genius Kids after we didn't get into the after school program at our school. She…read moremet with us quickly and gave us all of the information we needed to make the right decision. She is a great communicator and always kept us up to date on his progress in the program. Sula and her staff facilitated all of my son's homework and made sure they checked his work. They encouraged him to draw and build - to use his imagination. He really enjoyed his time with the students after school - a really diverse set of kids of all ages. Sula is lovely to work with and was accommodating when we needed a camp for our other child during summer break. I'd recommend this program.

Wow! This place truly lives up to its name and reputation. I enrolled my 4 year old (way early by…read moresome standards) in Genius Kids just to try it out and was it worth the investment or what! GK taught him penmanship, reading, tracing, writing, public speaking, projects, math and what not in less than 6 months, all while keeping it fun and exciting. Ms. Joanna who manages this place and is the program director is simply stellar. Their curriculum is very solid. Ms. Mila is a great teacher along with Ms. Joanna. I had enrolled my son just for kicks, but it turned out to be the best thing for him. I never thought he'd do this well under their guidance and supervision. Don't wait, give Genius Kids a shot if you truly want your kids to excel too, and become a genius!

You gotta take your kids here …read more. 1st - The kids get to do something tangible and creative 2nd - Tech/software shows kids they can do so many different things 3rd - the kids loved it, and didn't want to leave. Looking forward to doing a birthday there!

We hosted my son's birthday party here and it exceeded every expectation. What immediately stood…read moreout was how unrestrictive the whole experience felt. We were welcome to bring our own food, which is a huge win and something a lot of venues simply don't allow. The highlight? Every child went home with a personalized tote bag and a custom hat they designed themselves using Canva; all included in the party package. No scrambling for goodie bags, no extra costs, and the kids absolutely loved having something unique they actually made. It felt thoughtful and special without any added stress for parents. The staff was fantastic at keeping the kids engaged and entertained throughout, which as any birthday parent knows, is everything. Overall, Madeby hits the sweet spot of creative, low hassle, and genuinely fun. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a birthday party that feels memorable without the typical headaches.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We love camp captivate!…read more The teachers are real teachers with 20+ years of experience, not high school kids. They're so sweet and their kids have done the camp. Our kids love the mix of science and art. We've come for years for both kids!

As I was planning what I was going to have my 5 year old do this summer, I came across Camp…read moreCaptivate. I first signed her up for the first week, All Roads lead to Rome Virtual Camp. I was hesitant at first since I'd seen how disinterested my daughter was during her daily zoom meetings with her TK class for the last few months of the school year. I was surprised to see how engaged and excited she was during her first week at camp. She was able to do the camp without me being by her side, which is something I worried from my past experience on her zoom meetings. She occasionally asked for help finding her materials which took a couple mins out of my time. She enjoyed it so much we decided to sign her up for the second week, Explore Hawaii. For this camp she did need help yesterday, building her volcano, and today, making the volcano explode. The teacher emailed us before hand to let us know they would need our help for about 15-20 mins with the time. It was fun to see her reaction during the explosion of the volcano. We all enjoyed it. I highly recommend Camp Captivate. The teachers are super engaging, lots of arts and crafts to keep them busy and the content is age appropriate. I am amazed that my 5 year old is able to do this virtual camp without me being at her side.

Marvegos is wonderful! This is an art school that allows the students to use art for creativity and…read moreexpression. Students don't just simply learn how to draw, but learn how to apply different art techniques. They allow to students the freedom to create however they see fit with no right or wrong way. All the teachers are very passionate about their craft and it shows in how they interact with their students. Highly recommend!

My son has been with Marvegos for many years. He enjoys the art making in this studio, a calm and…read moreinspiring time for him away from his busy week. I love the philosophy of their art curriculum - creative, fun, and nurturing of aesthetics. My son learns another way to view the world and express himself that will last a lifelong time. The teachers are warm and professional. Miss Eva is amazing. Highly recommended!

Lovely place that makes great art and we love to go there. See the attached pictures for more…read moredetails

Kids love the classes here. They have a variety of art classes to choose from…read more Recommend this place!